Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
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Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* BSc (Therapeutic Radiography) DCR (T)
* BSc Honours Degree in Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics)
* BSc Honours degree in Physics, applied Physics or relevant subject, and Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics) or equivalent experience.
* HCPC Registration as Radiographer or registration with RCT as a Clinical Technologist
* M-level education for specialist area.
Desirable Criteria
* Management Qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential Criteria
* Extensive post-qualification experience with significant experience in the pre-treatment setting
* Extensive experience in treatment planning
* Extensive experience of 3-D and IMRT/VMAT Treatment Planning techniques
* Wide practical experience of working with a variety of machines producing ionising radiation for therapy and treatment planning.
* Demonstration of participation in CPD
* Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
* Highly developed specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures in treatment planning.
* Highly developed specialist knowledge of varied Radiotherapeutic techniques.
* Highly developed specialist knowledge of IMRT (standard and/or volumetric techniques).
* In depth knowledge of relevant legislation (IRR and IR(ME)R).
* In depth understanding of hazards posed by, and precautions needed with ionising radiation, non-ionising radiation and biological contamination
* In depth understanding of the risks arising from equipment failure and treatment planning areas.
Desirable Criteria
* Experience of Philips Pinnacle and Varian Treatment Planning systems.
* Experience with ARIA Radiation Oncology Management system
* Experience of SABR Treatment Planning techniques
* Experience of dealing with patients with severe physical or emotional impairment.
* Knowledge of Varian treatment equipment and techniques
Skills
Essential Criteria
* Good communication skills
* Good interpersonal and negotiation skills
* Good organisational skills.
* Analytical and Decision-making skills
* Able to record and transcribe data and information accurately
* Able to document complex instructions clearly and accurately
* Able to use Excel, Word, Power Point and other computer application programmes
* Able to communicate technical information to staff of other disciplines including doctors, admin and clerical staff, physicists and technicians.
* Able to teach and train others at all levels including other professional groups and students in all areas of pre-treatment
Desirable Criteria
* Able to chair technical meetings
* Able to give presentations
* Trained and competent in Cannulation.
In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we may need to close the application process earlier than planned. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion should you have any queries relating to the role for which you are applying.
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that experts in the workplace assess our staff and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Good luck! We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team!
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Applicant Requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to Download
* Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 424.6KB)
* Staff Benefits (PDF, 63.4KB)
* Tips when completing your application (PDF, 50.6KB)
* Core Clinical Services Job Pack (PDF, 937.8KB)
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